Chief seeks $8 million to equip police with body cameras

Jose Zapata of the North Patrol Division demonstrates a body camera - about the size of a pager - manufactured by Vievu.

Jose Zapata of the North Patrol Division demonstrates a body camera...

Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland is asking City Hall for $8 million to equip 3,500 police officers over three years with small body cameras to record encounters between law enforcement and residents as a way of improving accountability and transparency.

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